Jacksonville, FL (December 10, 2019) – On Sunday morning, December 8, a Jacksonville man was struck in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident at a Jacksonville intersection.

The pedestrian, identified as 28-year-old Kendall Olivares, was struck by a vehicle after walking home from a friend’s house at the intersection of Center Street and Roselle Street. Police claim that there were no sidewalks along the street but he was walking along the grass off of the road.

The accident was so forceful that Olivares was knocked out of his shoes and onto his back. He had bad bruising and was hospitalized but is recovering from his injuries.

The driver has not yet been identified by police. They continue to investigate the circumstances of the collision.

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.

Pedestrian Accidents in Florida

Intersections are some of the most dangerous places on our roads and pedestrians are harmed in these areas every single year. Between 2008 and 2017 in Florida, over 5,400 pedestrian deaths occurred and hundreds of thousands of pedestrian injuries. Pedestrians have no protection from harm on our roads, which is why these accidents are most likely to end in disastrous results. When a pedestrian has been catastrophically harmed by another party’s actions, it is essential that victims speak with a professional personal injury attorney as they move forward.

At Sheftall & Associates, our skilled attorneys continue to assist numerous victims in the midst of their accident claims. We believe in helping you achieve compensation and justice in your time of need as you navigate the legal system for the first time. We will help you collect reimbursement for losses like medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. Please contact our accident attorneys in Florida immediately at 904-647-2296.

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Disclaimer: As members of the local Jacksonville and broader Florida community, we hope everyone in our community is safe and protected. We cover the events included in this blog as a way to offer support to the victims in similar circumstances and to provide relief during these difficult times. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. You should speak with a trained legal professional for more information regarding your situation.